In the mountain of more than a thousand tarot decks, it seems impossible for beginners to choose the right one for them. They are based on different niches, such as movies, legends, books, myths, art and much more. To choose the right one, choose the one you simply like. It seems simple, and it is: most stores that sell tarot cards have single cards so you can examine them, and you can also ask friends who read the tarot to tell you what their preferences are.
And when you examine the different types of tarot cards, one will always get your attention. There is only one rule when you choose your first deck, and it is decided by the traditional 72 card format. There are other types of tarot decks that have more and less cards, but the traditional ones are better for beginners. As we have already indicated, some decks are related to animals, plants, minerals, esoteric themes, or beings, people and mythological places, religions and many other subjects.
Common Tarot Decks
– An angel oracle deck is inspiring and stimulating. It is an excellent deck for newcomers to explore the connection with the other kingdom. All the cards in these types of tarot decks show an angel and an inspirational message. They can be used as soon as they are purchased.
– The next in the list of common decks is the “Rider Waite“. Each card in this deck is related to symbols of astrology, Kabbalah and other magical traditions. Users can take hours and years to become experts in Rider Waite systems, but the cards can also be used instantly. The types of Rider Waite tarot decks are more suitable for intuitive people, since intuition is the best tool for working with readings.
– If you are fond of nature and want to understand the cycle of life, you would be better off with a Druid deck. This deck focuses on the spiritual tradition of the natural world.
– Greek mythology fans can opt for tarot decks of the mythical type. They are full of gods and goddesses, and explore how these figures have an impact on our lives today.
Similarities between tarot decks
- Most tarot decks contain 78 cards, 22 of which belong to the Major Arcana and 56 to the Minor Arcana.
- Modern decks are themed. All the images, names of the suits and figures are connected to the theme of the deck.
- In some types of tarot decks, all the cards of a suit have the image of a unique scene. In others, they show the symbol. The best option for beginners is the type of deck that contains images.
